Which choice describes DNA after replication has taken place? (SC.912.L.16.3)

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one molecule with two original strands and one molecule with two new strands
two molecules, each with one original and one new strand
two molecules, each with two new strands
two molecules, each with two old strands

Answer 1

The correct choice that describes DNA after replication has taken place is:

two molecules, each with one original and one new strand.

This describes the semi-conservative nature of DNA replication, where each daughter DNA molecule consists of one original (parental) strand and one newly synthesized strand.